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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,268.57, 7,901.22 and 1,570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,268.57, 7,901.22 and 1,570.11 is: 2,354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,268.57 : 7,901.22 = 1,570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,268.57/7,901.22 = 1,570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,268.57x = 7,901.22 × 1,570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,268.57x = 12,405,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,405,784.53/5,268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,354.68

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